Como — meaning in English
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English meaning
- as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- Como name A city and lake in northern Italy, and also an Italian surname.
- eh intj Added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or a reaction, similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
- for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- how adv By what means, method, or manner.
- like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
- pardon noun Forgiveness for an offence.
- such as phrase Used to introduce one or more examples of the kind of thing just mentioned.
Senses
Como is used for these senses in English:
- Como A city and comune, the capital of the province of Como, Lombardy.
- as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
- as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
- as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
- as Being that, considering that, because, since.
- as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
- as (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
- as (unit of weight) A libra.
as — full definition
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".